# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Facilitated by: Liz Gannon (she/they), RECE, Strive Resource Centre Specialist & Lena Haider (she/her), RECE, Strive Resource Centre Specialist

Should food be used in sensory activities? This session explores the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of using food in play, while also looking at sustainable and safe alternatives. Educators will reflect on their own practices, and discuss multiple perspectives. 

Rather than offering one “right” answer, this session will provide you with tools to reflect critically, weigh benefits and drawbacks, and make informed choices that align with your teaching philosophy, community values, and children’s needs.

Participants will engage in a hands-on activity by creating a mini sensory kit to inspire classroom use.

Location: Strive Classroom (265 Maitland St., London)

Cost
London/Middlesex: Pay What You Can
Elgin/Oxford: $10

Registration closes on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00 PM
* Ticket types are based on the county you WORK in.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/food-for-thought-exploring-food-in-sensory-play/200029286521105
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 265 Maitland St, London, ON N6B 2Y3, Canada
- **lat**: 42.9833
- **long**: -81.2353
- **full address**: 265 Maitland St, London, ON N6B 2Y3, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY being held?
  - **A:** FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 265 Maitland St, London, ON N6B 2Y3, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY?
  - **A:** FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY is organized by Strive.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXPLORING FOOD IN SENSORY PLAY sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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